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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.25, 1,727.15 and 381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.25, 1,727.15 and 381.75 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.25 : 1,727.15 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.25/1,727.15 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.25x = 1,727.15 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.25x = 659,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,337.60/1,151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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